Diet and Health TodayTue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 09:54:21 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/
enhttp://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/dietandhealthtoday@gmail.com (dietandhealthtoday@gmail.com)https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/e/c/f/d/ecfd16d523b33f74/Podcast-Icon-2018.pngDiet and Health TodayZoë Harcombediet,dieting,harcombe,health,lifestyle,weightloss,zoecleandietandhealthtoday@gmail.comepisodichttps://dht.libsyn.com/rssDr Robert Cywes Part 3 - How do we overcome carb addiction?Tue, 08 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Robert shares fascinating insights into the types of people who develop carb addiction. Not everyone is vulnerable. “Not everyone is capable of getting fat.” The answer lies in parenting styles. You’ll spot immediately if you are at risk and you’ll start to understand how not to parent a child.]]> Robert shares fascinating insights into the types of people who develop carb addiction. Not everyone is vulnerable. “Not everyone is capable of getting fat.” The answer lies in parenting styles. You’ll spot immediately if you are at risk and you’ll start to understand how not to parent a child.]]>42:11nohealth,diet,carbsfullGraham Harvey on mixed farming, feeding everyone and the vegan mistakeSun, 07 Oct 2018 10:13:22 +0000Zoë chats with Graham Harvey about the benefits of mixed farming food systems.]]>Zoë chats with Graham Harvey about the benefits of mixed farming food systems.]]>33:42nofullDr Joanne McCormack – How a GP fixed herself and now tries to help othersThu, 05 Jul 2018 01:30:00 +0000Dr Joanne McCormack is a UK General Practitioner (GP) and the named GP for children’s safeguarding for Warrington. Jo has been a GP for over 25 years in the Warrington area and ran her own practice for many years.]]>Dr Joanne McCormack is a UK General Practitioner (GP) and the named GP for children’s safeguarding for Warrington. Jo has been a GP for over 25 years in the Warrington area and ran her own practice for many years.]]>30:23cleanfullDr Robert Cywes Part 2 - What does a carb addict eat? Thu, 28 Jun 2018 02:00:00 +0000Zoë chats with Dr Robert Cywes about carbohydrate addiction and obesity. This is Part 2 – What does a carb addict eat? Shownotes over at http://www.dietandhealthtoday.com]]>Zoë chats with Dr Robert Cywes about carbohydrate addiction and obesity. This is Part 2 – What does a carb addict eat? Shownotes over at http://www.dietandhealthtoday.com]]>29:13cleanaddiction,lchffullAdam Pike, Tim Noakes' Lawyer on 'that trial'Fri, 22 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000Zoë chats with Adam Pike, Professor Tim Noakes’ lawyer. Adam is the man who has been core to the legal team, which successfully defended Tim against the charge that followed from what has now become known as the £1.5 million tweet!]]>Zoë chats with Adam Pike, Professor Tim Noakes’ lawyer. Adam is the man who has been core to the legal team, which successfully defended Tim against the charge that followed from what has now become known as the £1.5 million tweet!]]>58:38nofullGraham Harvey: How and when nitrates and chemicals changed British farmingGraham Harvey on fertilisersThu, 14 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0000Graham Harvey gives us a concise history of the introduction of nitrates into British farming and the impact of World War I and World War II on the chemical fertiliser industry (and concomitant explosives industry!). For show notes, please visit http://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/]]>Graham Harvey gives us a concise history of the introduction of nitrates into British farming and the impact of World War I and World War II on the chemical fertiliser industry (and concomitant explosives industry!). For show notes, please visit http://www.dietandhealthtoday.com/]]>33:18cleanGraham Harvey gives us a concise history of the introduction of nitrates into British farming and the impact of World War I and World War II on the chemical fertiliser industry (and concomitant explosives industry!)fullCarbohydrate addiction - Part 1. With Dr Robert CywesThu, 07 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000In this series, Zoë chats with Dr Robert Cywes about carbohydrate addiction and obesity.]]>In this series, Zoë chats with Dr Robert Cywes about carbohydrate addiction and obesity.]]>34:14nofullChildhood ObesityThu, 24 May 2018 00:30:00 +0000Zoë chats with Bill Padley about the Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall initiative on childhood obesity]]>Zoë chats with Bill Padley about the Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall initiative on childhood obesity]]>23:09nofullCarbohydrates and cardiovascular diseaseThu, 05 Apr 2018 12:00:00 +0000Zoë chats with Bill Padley about the recent report looking into carbohydrates and cardiovascular disease. For show notes, visit http://dietandhealthtoday.com]]>Zoë chats with Bill Padley about the recent report looking into carbohydrates and cardiovascular disease. For show notes, visit http://dietandhealthtoday.com]]>17:15nofullWhat you need to know about fatsThu, 01 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000Zoë Chats with Bill Padley about fats, and why we shouldn't fear them]]>Zoë Chats with Bill Padley about fats, and why we shouldn't fear them]]>16:05nofullHealth news roundup with Bill PadleyWed, 22 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000Zoe chats with Bill Padley from TRE about calories]]>Zoe chats with Bill Padley from TRE about calories]]>16:43nofullHealth news roundup and running on low-carbThu, 04 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000Zoë Chats with Pippa Jones about the Tim Noakes Trial and running around Wales on low-carb]]>Zoë Chats with Pippa Jones about the Tim Noakes Trial and running around Wales on low-carb]]>23:29nofullHealth news roundup with Pippa JonesThu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000The headlines on Friday 17th March were effectively “Call off the search – we’ve found the healthiest hearts in the world.” They had been found in the Tsimane people of Bolivia. The headlines came from a study in The Lancet.]]>The headlines on Friday 17th March were effectively “Call off the search – we’ve found the healthiest hearts in the world.” They had been found in the Tsimane people of Bolivia. The headlines came from a study in The Lancet.]]>20:27nofullHealth news roundupWed, 08 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000Zoe and Pippa Jones chat about general health topics in the news this week, plus an overview of Low Carb Breckenridge 2017]]>Zoe and Pippa Jones chat about general health topics in the news this week, plus an overview of Low Carb Breckenridge 2017]]>16:56nofullThe NHS - What's the future?Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:00:00 +0000In 2011 I presented at the Brighton Science Festival. A fellow presenter was Professor Klim McPherson – an esteemed epidemiologist. Professor McPherson was asked a question about the future of the UK National Health Service (NHS) and he answered that he thought Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) would ‘break’ the NHS by 2020. How prophetic his reply is proving to be. With three years to go, the NHS is currently showing signs of breaking point. T2D alone may not be responsible, but it could well be the avoidable burden that has just tipped the balance from manageable to unmanageable.]]>In 2011 I presented at the Brighton Science Festival. A fellow presenter was Professor Klim McPherson – an esteemed epidemiologist. Professor McPherson was asked a question about the future of the UK National Health Service (NHS) and he answered that he thought Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) would ‘break’ the NHS by 2020. How prophetic his reply is proving to be. With three years to go, the NHS is currently showing signs of breaking point. T2D alone may not be responsible, but it could well be the avoidable burden that has just tipped the balance from manageable to unmanageable.]]>20:32nofullThe HPCSA vs Prof. Tim NoakesFri, 11 Nov 2016 01:00:00 +0000The HPCSA vs Prof. Tim Noakes. I finally got on the stand on Friday 21st October. I finished giving evidence Monday lunchtime and was then cross-examined until some time on Tuesday. Nina Teicholz was next and finished evidence and cross-examination on the same day leaving us one final day for Caryn Zinn to give evidence and be cross-examined and for one last ‘play’ by the defence...]]>The HPCSA vs Prof. Tim Noakes. I finally got on the stand on Friday 21st October. I finished giving evidence Monday lunchtime and was then cross-examined until some time on Tuesday. Nina Teicholz was next and finished evidence and cross-examination on the same day leaving us one final day for Caryn Zinn to give evidence and be cross-examined and for one last ‘play’ by the defence...]]>19:51nofullThe Lancet Statin StudyThu, 15 Sep 2016 01:00:00 +0000On Friday 9th September 2016, an article was published in The Lancet with a quite extraordinary editorial. The editorial has been brilliantly dissected by Dr Malcolm Kendrick and I suggest that you check that out on his site..

The newspaper headlines were glowing “Statins prevent 80,000 heart attacks and strokes a year in UK, study finds“ and “A third of adults should take statins, new research suggests”. Taking out a full page advert, in every UK newspaper, could not have been more favourable.

]]>On Friday 9th September 2016, an article was published in The Lancet with a quite extraordinary editorial. The editorial has been brilliantly dissected by Dr Malcolm Kendrick and I suggest that you check that out on his site..

The newspaper headlines were glowing “Statins prevent 80,000 heart attacks and strokes a year in UK, study finds“ and “A third of adults should take statins, new research suggests”. Taking out a full page advert, in every UK newspaper, could not have been more favourable.

]]>22:52nofullJust eat real food and the PHCMon, 23 May 2016 12:00:00 +0000May 2016 was the saw the launch of the Public Health Collaboration (PHC). PHC has been set up by Sam Feltham, a former personal trainer who has closed down his profitable “Smash the fat” organisation to focus on running PHC as a crowd funded charity. Zoë chats with Pippa about the impact that the news had.]]>May 2016 was the saw the launch of the Public Health Collaboration (PHC). PHC has been set up by Sam Feltham, a former personal trainer who has closed down his profitable “Smash the fat” organisation to focus on running PHC as a crowd funded charity. Zoë chats with Pippa about the impact that the news had.]]>21:42nofullDietary guidelines for Americans 2015Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:23:57 +0000Zoe Harcombe chats with Pippa Jones about the recently released dietary guidelines for Americans for 2015]]>Zoe Harcombe chats with Pippa Jones about the recently released dietary guidelines for Americans for 2015]]>19:37nohealth,diet,dietary,americans,guidelinesfullTop tips for ChristmasSun, 20 Dec 2015 18:00:35 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about how to keep on track and in shape over Christmas.]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about how to keep on track and in shape over Christmas.]]>11:35nohealth,christmas,dietHigh protein diets, weight & deathFri, 15 May 2015 01:00:00 +0000On May 8th 2015, The Independent, and a few other newspapers, reported “High-protein diets increase risk of weight gain, study finds”. In this study, the researchers used the PREDIMED (PREvencion con DIeta MEDiterranea) data to look at the association between protein intake and weight and then protein intake and deaths.]]>On May 8th 2015, The Independent, and a few other newspapers, reported “High-protein diets increase risk of weight gain, study finds”. In this study, the researchers used the PREDIMED (PREvencion con DIeta MEDiterranea) data to look at the association between protein intake and weight and then protein intake and deaths.]]>14:18nofullThe Obesity Epidemic is Government-fundedSat, 14 Mar 2015 11:41:45 +0000Pippa Jones of TRE talks with Zoe harcombe and Brian Wilson about Brian's recent article titled "The Obesity Epidemic has been Government-funded"]]>Pippa Jones of TRE talks with Zoe harcombe and Brian Wilson about Brian's recent article titled "The Obesity Epidemic has been Government-funded"]]>20:30cleanhealth,obesity,epidemicfullTalking CarbohydratesTue, 11 Nov 2014 10:23:09 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about carbohydrates and the TV doctors]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about carbohydrates and the TV doctors]]>21:19cleanhealth,diet,carbohydratesObesity and weight loss surgeryFri, 15 Aug 2014 15:05:11 +0000Zoe discusses obesity and weight loss surgery with Pippa Jones of Talk Radio Europe]]>Zoe discusses obesity and weight loss surgery with Pippa Jones of Talk Radio Europe]]>13:42cleansurgery,bariatric,obesity,zoe,harcombefullDiabetesTue, 08 Jul 2014 15:07:55 +0000Zoe talks with Pippa Jones at Talk Radio Europe about Diabetes and healthheadlines in the media.]]>Zoe talks with Pippa Jones at Talk Radio Europe about Diabetes and healthheadlines in the media.]]>22:15cleanhealth,nutrition,diabetes,zoe,harcombefullFizzy DrinksSun, 29 Jun 2014 08:47:04 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones at TRE about the new SACN recommendations on sugar.]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones at TRE about the new SACN recommendations on sugar.]]>11:01nofullThe 5 A Day Con. Interview with Pippa JonesTue, 22 Apr 2014 10:00:33 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones of Talk Radio Europe about the 5 A Day Con and the recent study that suggests we should be consuming 7 a day]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones of Talk Radio Europe about the 5 A Day Con and the recent study that suggests we should be consuming 7 a day]]>18:06nofullThe Obesity EpidemicThu, 10 Apr 2014 10:38:40 +0000This podcast was first aired on CJBK Radio on Thursday 3rd April 2014 during a live chat with Andy Oudman and Pam Killeen.

]]>This podcast was first aired on CJBK Radio on Thursday 3rd April 2014 during a live chat with Andy Oudman and Pam Killeen.

]]>42:29nohealth,diet,dieting,obesityfullGastric BaloonsTue, 04 Feb 2014 14:28:44 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about the recent addition to gastric surgery - Gastric baloons]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones about the recent addition to gastric surgery - Gastric baloons]]>16:12nohealth,diet,gastric,bypass,baloonsfullThe problems with sugarSun, 19 Jan 2014 15:12:53 +0000Zoe talks with Pippa Jones and Talk Radio about the problems caused by eating surar]]>Zoe talks with Pippa Jones and Talk Radio about the problems caused by eating surar]]>13:12nofullDoes Alcohol make us fat?Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:45:39 +000015:49cleanalcohol,health,dietfullHidden Sugars in Food and the Maltese dietWed, 22 May 2013 11:08:14 +0000Zoe chats with Pippa Jones from iTalkFm]]>Zoe chats with Pippa Jones from iTalkFm]]>19:08nofullThe Australian Dietary GuidelinesWed, 10 Apr 2013 07:13:43 +0000Interview with Zoe Harcombe and Pippa Jones talking about the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines]]>Interview with Zoe Harcombe and Pippa Jones talking about the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines]]>15:29cleanfullProcessed MeatMon, 11 Mar 2013 10:56:10 +000013:54cleanfullInterview with Maria McCann on WLR FMWed, 23 Jan 2013 12:07:54 +0000This show was originally broadcast on the 29 December 2012 on WLR FM. Thanks to Maria McCann for a lovely interview.]]>This show was originally broadcast on the 29 December 2012 on WLR FM. Thanks to Maria McCann for a lovely interview.]]>14:00cleanfullInterview with Lauren about averting weight loss surgery and finding The Harcombe DietSun, 20 Jan 2013 14:24:00 +000001:03:36cleanfullAre egg yolks bad for you?Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:24:27 +0000I really have got better things to do than to continually dissect articles from so called scientists, but, when the item under attack is the super food called egg, someone has to leap to its defence. So here goes….Zoe talks with Pippa Jones at iTalk FM about egg consumption... ]]>I really have got better things to do than to continually dissect articles from so called scientists, but, when the item under attack is the super food called egg, someone has to leap to its defence. So here goes….Zoe talks with Pippa Jones at iTalk FM about egg consumption... ]]>12:00cleaneggsfullWhy your diet needs to start todayMon, 30 Apr 2012 08:58:00 +000005:03cleanfullFoods you need to give up to be slim & healthyThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:02:02 +000011:03nofoods,health,diet,badfullProtein - Three interesting facts.Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:45:00 +000009:30cleanfullThe Obesity Epidemic LectureFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:10:25 +0000Recorded on 7 February 2012 at an open public lecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales.]]>Recorded on 7 February 2012 at an open public lecture at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales.]]>01:02:02cleanfullAm i losing fat or water?Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:35:37 +0000A common question I get is "Am I losing fat or water?" which I answer in this podcast]]>A common question I get is "Am I losing fat or water?" which I answer in this podcast]]>08:43cleanloss,diet,weight,fatEnglands Obesity Strategy - NotWed, 19 Oct 2011 19:16:09 +0000Zoe shares her views on the October 2011 obesity strategy announced by the England Department of Health.]]>Zoe shares her views on the October 2011 obesity strategy announced by the England Department of Health.]]>13:07cleanengland,strategy,obesity,nhsfullThe Obesity Epidemic - What Caused It? How Can We Stop It?Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:39:00 +0000Zoe gives a brief introduction to her research that culminated in her book The Obesity Epidemic - What Caused It? How Can We Stop It?]]>Zoe gives a brief introduction to her research that culminated in her book The Obesity Epidemic - What Caused It? How Can We Stop It?]]>07:35cleanfull10 Diet Myths - GKR Karate UK Conference PresentationMon, 05 Sep 2011 09:16:00 +0000Zoe talks about "10 things we've got wronger than a very wrong thing" in the world of obesity and weight loss. Further information and free eBook "20 Diet Myths - Busted" available at http://www.zoeharcombe.com. Introduction by Kansho Robert Sullivan, Founder, GKR Karate http://www.gkrkarate.com/]]>Zoe talks about "10 things we've got wronger than a very wrong thing" in the world of obesity and weight loss. Further information and free eBook "20 Diet Myths - Busted" available at http://www.zoeharcombe.com. Introduction by Kansho Robert Sullivan, Founder, GKR Karate http://www.gkrkarate.com/]]>01:05:06cleandiet,myths,gkrfullThe Obesity Epidemic. Interview with Nancy DesjardinsThu, 04 Aug 2011 16:58:00 +0000Discussion on the causes behind our current obesity epidemic and what we can do to reverse it.]]>Discussion on the causes behind our current obesity epidemic and what we can do to reverse it.]]>58:14cleanhealth,nancy,obesity,zoe,harcombe,desjardinfullBlood GlucoseWed, 20 Jul 2011 15:47:41 +0000Managing your blood glucose for fat burning]]>Managing your blood glucose for fat burning]]>08:36cleanblood,burning,fat,glucosefullAddictionFri, 08 Jul 2011 09:51:25 +0000Zoe talks about the four stages of addiction and how food can be addictive]]>Zoe talks about the four stages of addiction and how food can be addictive]]>07:12cleanfood,diet,addictionfullHolidays - How to lose weight or maintain weight on holidaysFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:59:00 +0000Simple tips to help you lose or maintain weight on holidays]]>Simple tips to help you lose or maintain weight on holidays]]>09:05cleanholidays,vacation,diet,dieting,weightlossfullStress and emotional eatingFri, 24 Jun 2011 14:54:00 +0000Tips on managing your stress and coping mechanisms]]>Tips on managing your stress and coping mechanisms]]>11:24nofullMotivation TipsFri, 17 Jun 2011 20:26:00 +0000Zoe helps you out with top three motivation tips to keep you on track with your diet.]]>Zoe helps you out with top three motivation tips to keep you on track with your diet.]]>08:11cleanfullMy Plate - the new American USDA food pyramidTue, 07 Jun 2011 10:01:00 +0000The new American Food Plate was launched on Thursday 2nd June 2011. Zoe shares her concerns in this podcast.]]>The new American Food Plate was launched on Thursday 2nd June 2011. Zoe shares her concerns in this podcast.]]>17:35cleanfood,pyramid,obesity,usda,myplatefullCravings and Food AddictionSat, 28 May 2011 16:38:00 +0000A radio interview with Jamie and Louise where Zoe talks through the causes, symptoms and effects of cravings and food addiction.]]>A radio interview with Jamie and Louise where Zoe talks through the causes, symptoms and effects of cravings and food addiction.]]>19:01cleanfood,addiction,cravingsfullSaturated Fats - Three reasons why they are essential.Thu, 26 May 2011 09:36:00 +0000Saturated Fat is an essential part of a healthy diet. Far from causing health problems, it alleviates them by helping reduce weight and the absorption of essentual, fat soluble, vitamins.]]>Saturated Fat is an essential part of a healthy diet. Far from causing health problems, it alleviates them by helping reduce weight and the absorption of essentual, fat soluble, vitamins.]]>06:51cleanloss,diet,weight,fat,saturatedfullCalories, Energy Balance, Thermodynamics & Weight LossSun, 22 May 2011 14:50:00 +0000… “Things we’ve got wronger than a very wrong thing”! As the brilliant Dr Malcolm Kendrick would say – and Black-adder before him!

Why do we say “eat less/do more”? Does it work? What do the laws of thermodynamics actually say? (because it isn’t “eat less/do more”)

Why do we say “to lose 1lb of fat, we need to create a deficit of 3,500 calories”? Is any part of this equation correct? Do the 7 leading public health authorities in the UK know why they say this? Does anyone?

What is human fat tissue? How do we lose it? i.e. how do we lose weight? (because it isn’t “eat less/do more”)

And much more.

]]>… “Things we’ve got wronger than a very wrong thing”! As the brilliant Dr Malcolm Kendrick would say – and Black-adder before him!

Why do we say “eat less/do more”? Does it work? What do the laws of thermodynamics actually say? (because it isn’t “eat less/do more”)

Why do we say “to lose 1lb of fat, we need to create a deficit of 3,500 calories”? Is any part of this equation correct? Do the 7 leading public health authorities in the UK know why they say this? Does anyone?

What is human fat tissue? How do we lose it? i.e. how do we lose weight? (because it isn’t “eat less/do more”)